Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Natural Stone

Now that spring is right around the corner, or at least it
is suppose to be. I’ve been taking stock of natural stone in jewelry. Now I’m
not talking about gemstones which I love, but stones like agate and quartz. If these
stones are highly polished and paired with other stones it makes for a dramatic
look. Another nice thing about natural stone is the natural feel because of its
organic look. Natural stone has a more rugged and hand crafted feel that can translates
into a sense of well being. I don’t know what it is exactly but it makes me
feel good, but then again jewelry does that for me.

When spring comes around I move away from my more formal
jewelry, diamond bracelets, structures precious metal pieces and precision cut
gemstones to more natural shapes and stones. An informal piece of jewelry fits
better with the more casual and flirty fashions generally associated with
spring. It’s not that I don’t wear these pieces, come on, how long can a girl
stay away from a diamond bracelet? It just feels better to wear jewelry that
has a casual appeal.

I have a standard spring wardrobe that consists of blazer
with t-shirt and jean with loafer or sandals, maybe the occasional skirt or
sundress. This casual attire would look odd with a beautiful and elegant
necklace, but I want to make this casual outfit just a little more dressy. A natural
stone necklace with a mix of freshwater pearls, tiger’s eye and/or agate can
make a dramatic statement yet keep it all laidback. I also love the fact that
the stones aren’t perfect. When you purchase a piece of gemstone jewelry, it’s
usually set in precious metal and has a defined shape and size. It’s beautiful
and precise and it’s this precision that makes it look so formal. A natural
stone doesn’t have to have an exact shape, it can be free formed which makes
you feel more like a free spirit.

Different shapes, sizes and colors that blend add some
interest is a fashionable look. For those who aren’t sure if this look is for
them don’t worry, most natural stone jewelry is relatively inexpensive. So you’re
not making a huge investment. Additionally, there are natural stone beads that
can be added to a beaded charm bracelet. It will change up your look without
depleting your bank account. That’s the nice thing about spring, the fabrics
are breezy, the outfits have an unstructured look and most everything is easy
on the budget. Can’t wait for some warmer weather so I can wear something
natural, I love sweaters and scarves but I’m thinking it’s time for something organic
and raw.

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